About Lanahan
The surname Lanahan is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Lannacháin, meaning "descendant of Lannachán." The name Lannachán is a diminutive form of the personal name Lannach, which is believed to have originated from the word "lann," meaning "blade" or "sword." Therefore, the surname Lanahan is likely to have originally been a nickname for someone who was associated with blades or swords, or it could have been a name given to a skilled warrior or blacksmith.
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The surname Lanahan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lanahan based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lanahan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lanahan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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